Committed to Your Well-Being

Dr. Rookwood began her nursing journey by earning her Diploma in Registered Nursing from Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1997. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Sacred Heart University in 2000, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from Quinnipiac University in 2012, where she became a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. In 2018, she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Quinnipiac University.

Her clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, including the Emergency Department, Cardiac Telemetry, Medical-Surgical units, and Orthopedics at Saint Francis Hospital. Additionally, she has provided care in long-term care facilities, community health centers, home care, and hospice environments.

Dr. Rookwood specializes in the care of adults 18 and older, with expertise in managing chronic illnesses, nutritional concerns, dermatologic issues, cognitive decline, medication side effects, immobility, and balance disorders.

She is trained in a variety of wellness and aesthetic services, including IV vitamin therapy, anti-aging and immunity drips, Vitamin B-12 injections, hangover recovery drips, and Glutathione infusions. In 2023, she completed specialized training in Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers through Aesthetic Medical in Boston.

A proud member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Rookwood is passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers and regularly precepts student nurse practitioners.

At Bailey Health LLC, Dr. Rookwood leads a dedicated team in advancing a shared mission of holistic, patient-centered care.

“Compassion is the heart of healthcare; it binds us together in the pursuit of wellness.”

“In every act of care, we sow the seeds of hop and nurture the blossms of recovery.”

Academic Degrees:

·       DNP Quinnipiac University

·       MSN Quinnipiac University

·       BS Sacred Heart University